Controller

We are building a high-performance, multi-entity construction and development platform — and we need a financial operator who can build the accounting infrastructure to match our growth. We are scaling rapidly in high-end residential and multi-family construction and development. Project volume is increasing. Entity complexity is increasing. Capital sophistication is increasing. Our accounting function must level up accordingly. We are not looking for a traditional “keep the books clean” Controller. This Is Not a Maintenance Role. If you are a strategic construction finance leader who thrives in high-accountability environments, builds systems that scale, and wants a real seat at the table — this role is for you. If you prefer slow-moving environments, unclear standards, or “that’s how we’ve always done it,” this will not be a fit. What You Will Own You will own the integrity, structure, and scalability of our financial operations across multiple entities. This is a hands-on leadership role with direct impact on cash, profitability, capital strategy, and operational decision-making. What Winning Looks Like Within 30–90 Days Diagnose gaps in our accounting team and present a hiring/upgrade plan Implement a disciplined monthly close calendar Improve reporting clarity and timeliness Establish weekly executive dashboard cadence Strengthen immediate internal controls Build a rolling 13-week cash forecast updated weekly You are not here to observe. You are here to upgrade. Within 6–12 Months Deliver consistently on-time financial statements (10–15 business day close) Implement or significantly optimize accounting/project management systems Present technology and infrastructure recommendations to Ownership/Board Build a scalable accounting department that supports growth without chaos Create real-time visibility into job profitability and cash position Core Responsibilities: Financial Leadership Own FP&A for construction operations (job costing, WIP, margin analysis) Provide clear day/week/month financial snapshots to partners Lead annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting Ensure capital and liquidity planning aligns with project pipeline Construction Accounting Mastery You must deeply understand: Percentage-of-completion accounting WIP schedules and margin fade/gain analysis Retainage tracking Draw schedules and lien waiver management Multi-entity and intercompany accounting Development and partnership structures We are not looking for someone who needs to learn construction accounting on the job. Operational Rigor Own monthly, quarterly, and annual closes Ensure all bank reconciliations are completed monthly Oversee AP, AR, payroll, and subcontractor payments Implement daily cash reporting Maintain GAAP compliance Lead audit and tax coordination Systems & Scalability Evaluate QuickBooks and current software stack Recommend and lead ERP upgrades if needed Improve reporting automation and data reliability Build processes that reduce dependency on individual heroics Performance Standards We measure performance. You will be accountable for: Monthly financials delivered within 10–15 business days Weekly accounting dashboard sent by Monday 12 PM Accurate WIP reporting every month Rolling 13-week cash forecast updated weekly Clean reconciliations with no surprises AR metrics improving as HIP business scales Required Experience 10+ years progressive accounting experience Minimum 5 years as Controller (or equivalent senior finance leader) in residential or multi-family construction Proven experience scaling accounting operations Expertise in job costing and WIP reporting Experience managing multiple entities Experience working directly with ownership Experience with Quickbooks Experience with BuilderTrend, Sage 300, Procore, or similar Preferred CPA strongly preferred Experience with development capital structures and joint ventures ERP implementation leadership experience Who Thrives Here You have built accounting departments before You move fast and don’t wait to be told You think like an owner You are comfortable being measured You communicate clearly and directly You care about precision You can operate strategically and still dive into detail You are technology-focused Who Should Not Apply Controllers who only manage existing systems Accountants uncomfortable with growth-stage ambiguity Candidates without real construction accounting depth Leaders who avoid accountability This is a career-defining opportunity to build the financial backbone of a scaling construction and development platform. If you are elite at what you do — and want to build something that matters — we want to talk. Background check required for the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr